On This Date in Minnesota History: March 21

March 21, 1904 – Forrest Mars, Sr., the driving force of the Mars candy empire, was born in Wadena, Minn., on this date. He is best known for inventing M&M's and the Mars bar, as well as orchestrating the launch of Uncle Ben's.

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